Living in Ohio City, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ohio City · Census data 2020–2024
Ohio City has 741 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $60,260 (16% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $98,900, the median rent is $800/month.
Ohio City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ohio City at a glance
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $60,260State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $98,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ohio City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Ohio median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ohio City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ohio City the median home value is $98,900, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 11.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,072 a month in housing costs.
Ohio City median household income
The median household income in Ohio City is $60,260 and the income per person is $25,995. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Ohio City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 301
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.68
Ohio City demographics
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ohio City ›
Education in Ohio City
10.1% of adults 25 and older in Ohio City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ohio City
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Ohio City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio City | 741 | $60,260 | $98,900 | $800 |
| Rockford | 1,008 | $57,833 | $135,400 | $805 |
| Van Wert | 10,790 | $55,113 | $123,900 | $765 |
| Venedocia | 143 | $55,385 | $77,500 | $935 |
| Wren | 206 | $50,625 | $82,500 | — |
| Mendon | 713 | $66,250 | $100,000 | $825 |
| Willshire | 391 | $47,500 | $80,000 | $867 |
| Middle Point | 592 | $55,337 | $90,300 | $710 |
| Convoy | 1,040 | $61,094 | $99,100 | $818 |
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What is the median household income in Ohio City, OH?
The median household income in Ohio City is $60,260, 16% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ohio City?
The median home value in Ohio City is $98,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Ohio City?
The median gross rent in Ohio City is $800 per month, about 11.4% of household income.
Is Ohio City, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Ohio median.
What is the median age in Ohio City?
The median age in Ohio City is 41.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Ohio City?
The average commute to work in Ohio City is 22 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ohio City?
The unemployment rate in Ohio City is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ohio City?
10.1% of adults in Ohio City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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